The dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.
Updated on September 19, 2023
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Ingredients
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½ cup thinly sliced red onion
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1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and roughly chopped
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¼ cup cilantro leaves
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¼ cup lime juice
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon salt
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8 cups mixed salad greens
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2 medium ears corn, kernels removed, or 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and patted dry
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1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
Directions
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Place onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside. Combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic and salt in a mini food processor. Process, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and creamy.
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Just before serving, combine salad greens, corn, tomatoes and beans in a large bowl. Drain the onions and add to the bowl, along with the avocado dressing. Toss to coat.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2018; updated March 2023
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 322 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 41g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 |
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Serving Size 2 cups |
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Calories 322 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Carbohydrate 41g |
15% |
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Dietary Fiber 13g |
46% |
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Total Sugars 11g |
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Protein 11g |
21% |
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Total Fat 16g |
21% |
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Saturated Fat 2g |
12% |
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Vitamin A 3894IU |
78% |
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Vitamin C 45mg |
50% |
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Folate 260mcg |
65% |
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Sodium 407mg |
18% |
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Calcium 113mg |
9% |
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Iron 4mg |
21% |
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Magnesium 79mg |
19% |
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Potassium 1238mg |
26% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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